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Albert Prisse

Belgian engineer (1788-1856) · Belgium · On the map · Scientists · Died at 68

Albert-Florent-Joseph Prisse was a Belgian soldier, engineer, diplomat and statesman of French origin. His family lost their fortune during the French Revolution. He served in the army of Napoleon between 1809 and 1814 in Austria, Spain and the Netherlands.

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Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
Commander of the Order of Leopold
Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion

About this person

In 1816 he became a naturalized citizen of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and served in the army as a surveyor. When Belgium broke away from the Netherlands in 1830 he became an officer of the new Belgian army. He served in various military commands, represented Belgium at the Court of the Hague for three years, and was Belgian Minister of War in 1846-47.

Country
Belgium
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1788 to 1856 · aged 68